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2 Earthquakes Hit Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Strong Tremors Felt; No Deaths, Damage Reported

Curated By: Jessica Jani

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Last Updated: March 24, 2023, 13:18 IST

Gwalior, India

No loss of life or property has been reported yet in either state. (Photo: Twitter)

No loss of life or property has been reported yet in either state. (Photo: Twitter)

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit Madhya Pradesh near Gwalior at 10:31 am, while a magnitude 3.9 quake hit the area near Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh at 10:28 am, as per the National Centre of Seismology

Strong tremors were felt in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh on Friday morning after two earthquakes hit the states. A magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit Madhya Pradesh near Gwalior at 10:31 am, while a magnitude 3.9 quake hit the area near Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh at 10:28 am, as per the National Centre of Seismology.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter Scale hit 28 km southeast of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh today at 10:31 am IST, the Centre said.

In Chhattisgarh, the tremors were felt for about six seconds in Ambikapur, and many residents rushed out of buildings in a panic as per Amar Ujala.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter Scale hit 12km WSW of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh today at 10:28 am IST, the National Centre for Seismology said.

No loss of life or property has been reported yet in either state.

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    first published:March 24, 2023, 12:00 IST
    last updated:March 24, 2023, 13:18 IST